With the rapidly changing landscape of the average workday in America, more businesses consider noncompete agreements a vital part of staying on the cutting edge. Part of this comes back to a more mobile workforce. As Millennials rise into higher levels of the...
Year: 2019
When should you start your business succession plan?
Business owners in Ohio have a lot on their plate when starting out. You must come up with a company name, pick a structure, and decide what you want your business's future to look like. You also have to deal with the legalities. Among this havoc, you may think you do...
What is a postnuptial agreement?
While most people are familiar with prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements are less common. These are legal agreements developed after a couple has already been married that dictate what would happen if that couple should eventually divorce. While postnuptial...
New trends in cybercrime and marijuana businesses
The prevalence of cybercrime in Ohio and the nation continues to make headlines, with indications that targets have expanded to include nonprofit and religious organizations. Business email compromise scammed U.S. businesses to the tune of $1.2 billion in 2018. In...
What is gray divorce and why is it on the rise?
When Ohio couples have been married for a long time and decide it is time to end the marriage, the term used to describe the process is known as gray divorce. Psychology Today states that gray divorce rates are on the rise, although overall divorce rates for those...
Do you need a prenuptial agreement?
Many people mistakenly believe that only the wealthy need a prenuptial agreement before marriage. In fact, this type of legal agreement can provide peace of mind for anyone who wants to protect his or her business, preserve specific assets or provide for children from...
Fall risks for senior adults
After age 65, adults in Ohio may want to start focusing on the factors that affect their fall risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the risk is high: A senior in the U.S. falls every second. This age group suffers more injuries and deaths...
Have you learned the difference between theft, robbery and burglary?
Say that you live in a residence in Ohio with several other people, or maybe you work with several other people. Either way, you may find yourself face-to-face with police accused of burglary, robbery or theft one day. What is the difference between the three? With...
Could counseling help you avoid divorce?
Rather than look at your spouse with an adoring smile like you once did, lately, you return to your marital home in Ohio greeting your husband or wife a grimace or sigh of frustration. You feel it is time to start thinking about divorce. Before you make a final...
What mens rea means for your criminal defense
If you are facing criminal charges but are not a lawyer, you are likely to come across a few legal terms that are unfamiliar to you. One that you may encounter is mens rea, a legal concept important to any criminal defense. Mens rea is Latin for “guilty mind.” Broadly...